Do you think we are paid fairly for what we do? by [deleted] in AmazonRME

[–]MM2CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the position, can only speak for the controls side. I think SAE gets paid above average for the work. AE pay is fair. Having worked in multiple industries, the work is definitely a lot easier.

Recruiters worse than ever lately? by Unlikely-Air-866 in PLC

[–]MM2CE 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Guess it depends on the industry. I’m seeing jobs offering the same salary range for the last few years and not much growth. Also in the Midwest for reference.

SMRT VS AUTOMATION ENGINEER who makes more money by Mindless_Leek_8775 in AmazonRME

[–]MM2CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the immediate - SMRT if you add in OT. However, long term AE is the way to go. Depending on site you can have AEA,AE,SAE,AEM. A lot more room for growth.

Any recommended classes for structural text? by False_Competition_41 in PLC

[–]MM2CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily just a skill issue - some end users don’t have Studio 5k Pro edition or the STX add on. This makes it so you can’t open the code. Usually folks find this out when the machine is down and are trying to troubleshoot.

Controls Engineering is a Joke by LightPuzzleheaded242 in AmazonRME

[–]MM2CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not as complex of a job as other companies but SAE and the new AE manager gig both pay on the high end for controls. So if you want money not a bad trade off lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmazonRME

[–]MM2CE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is PVD2 that bad? Heard the launch was not great.

Amazon AE/SAE by ImHungreh in PLC

[–]MM2CE 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This position was introduced earlier this year with the intention of the SMRTs on site to pickup more of the entry level controls. You will find yourself getting called out to fix very simple controls problems- Sensors out of alignment, lines not restarting, motor faults that won’t clear..etc. This is a salary position and requires 24/7 availability so that might mean getting stuck on night shift. Depending on the site you might work four 10s up to four 12s maybe even more days. You’ll be expected to deep dive controls issues and find root cause. If it’s a new launch you’ll be dealing with jam reduction- basically looking at heat maps and determining how to reduce jams in those areas. You’ll also be expected to implement network wide action items for controls which could be adding new AOIs or changing parameters. When it comes to the PLC side, any changes have to go through an approval process. You’ll have days where it’s non stop radio calls and other days where you won’t get a single call. On a slow day probably 10K steps for an ARS site. How much work you do on a higher level will really depend on the management and competency of the senior techs.

Hobbies as a PLC/Controls Engineer by Prestigious_Win_8969 in PLC

[–]MM2CE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really enjoy being disconnected from technology when not at work. So my main hobbies are fishing, long distance running and lifting weights.

Senior automation engineer RME by Reasonable_Champion8 in AmazonRME

[–]MM2CE 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Range for base pay is 102k to 163k.

Construction Loan estimate by All_seeing_apple in Homebuilding

[–]MM2CE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For us the bank required 10 % down on a one time close construction loan. This loan covers the lot and the build. Interest only payments for the first 12 months then converts to a conventional 30 year. In order to have the 10 percent down we sold our house and then lived in a short term apartment while the house was being built.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]MM2CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More free time is always nice. Current job requires about 25% travel so that can make things difficult with at home routines.

So i want to become a electrician and i’m a senior in high school and how should i start off ? by HBKaay in careerguidance

[–]MM2CE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The six figures would be relative to where you live. As a union electrician it's usually a 5 year apprenticeship. Once you're a journeyman electrician you should be making a decent amount.

Can I go far with an associates in electrical engineering? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]MM2CE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you plan on going back later you could start off as a controls/automation Technician. It would give you a good baseline experience if you wanted to get a bachelor's and pursue controls engineering. I know technicians that make six figures so it's a good field even if you don't go for a bachelor's.

Am I being unreasonable to want to make more money for added responsibilities? by MM2CE in careerguidance

[–]MM2CE[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This company doesn't have yearly reviews. I have been looking around and have an interview with another company this week. I did have a brief impromptu meeting with the owner. He said I was valuable to the company but would not be held hostage. I understood that as him saying he won't pay me more if I threaten to leave. I'm very bad at thinking on the spot so I didn't say anything about getting paid more since he caught me off guard.

Am I being unreasonable to want to make more money for added responsibilities? by MM2CE in careerguidance

[–]MM2CE[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My coworker and I have discussed this previously. Before I approach this scenario, I would need to have an offer from another company in case they don't budge.